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Matchbox Projects

Moving models based on a simple matchbox! 8th April 2023

Rob Ives
Apr 8, 2023
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Matchbox Bird

New! Open the matchbox to make the paper bird peck. The curious bird is driven by a bell crank secreted inside the box top. Download the fully illustrated instructions from the site and make your own!

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Matchbox Whale

A simple crank based automata. Turn the paperclip wire crank handle to make the air-dry clay whale swim! 

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Matchbox Swan

Swan in a matchbox! Open the matchbox and the swan slides into view!  Members can download the fully illustrated instructions for construction for free. Non-members can join in the fun for £2.50 or equivalent. 

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